Nikon D5200

Introduced here in the United States at the annual Consumer Electronics Show this past January in Las Vegas, the D5200 is, logically, the follow on camera to Nikon’s D5100. Combined with the introduction of the D3200 and more recently the D7100, this completes Nikon’s latest modernization of their entry-level and mid-range APS-C sensor DSLR fleet. All that remains is to roll out a pro-body successor to the D300s (D400?). If there is a D400 in the works Nikon has kept it a closely guarded secret, but the D5200 is here now and offers some incremental changes over the D5100, slotting into the current Nikon DX lineup between the aforementioned entry-level D3200 and prosumer D7100.

Pros

Good still and video image quality

Light and compact

Competitive high ISO performance

5 fps continuous shooting speed

Capable autofocus system

Cons

Minimal external controls for adjusting camera settings

Lacks weather sealing of some direct competitors

95% coverage of viewfinder makes accurate framing a bit problematic

Quick Take

After spending a few weeks with the Nikon D5200 we decided it is a pretty great entry-level DSLR camera with some impressive specs.